The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-03

ers as this host and hostess, there were
few regrets" By nine o'clock the rooms
of this beautifully appointed house were
radiant with the many colored and hand
some gowns and redolent with the fra
GRANGE of the rare flowers which filled
the house. Very soon the strains of an
impetuous waltz, played by Oglesby's Or
chestra of Chester, foated from above
and tempted its deUotees to the shining
wax floor, where dancing reigned SUI
preme during the entire evening. For the
non-dancers there was introduced a
pleasant innovation in the form of target
shooting with parlor gun, cards etc. In
the former pretty little prizes were given
as souvenirs Of the evening. From II to
twelve o'clock refreshments were served
from large table filed with salads, ices,
fruits, etc. A little later cafe NOR was SER
we'd upstairs and the gentlemen retired
to the smoking room which was so
thoughtfully supplied by the Dr. with
choice. cigars. The whirl of the dance
recommended with the enhancing
strains of the Waldteuful waltz and con-
tinued during the rest of the evening.
Many of the guests wore handsome eve
ming toilettes, cut decollete while many
of the gentleman were in full dress also
Altogether it was one. of the most de-
lightful affairs that has ever been held
here. Space prevents us mentioning
those present
The large iron foundery and machine
shops at Osceola, Pa, was destroyed by
fire on Tuesday. Mr.. j. J.. Pie of this
town was the owner. The loss amounts
to S2S,000 insurance $4,000, this makes
Mr.. Pie loss of $4,000. This is the.
second time that the works has been
destroyed, and deep sympathy is e8-
pressed for our townsman. As Mr.. Pie
now resides here and his property s
destroyed by fire, why not take the Dean
Wooden Co.'S Mill and rebuild? Newatk
is just waiting for man like Mr.. Pie TO
locate here. We hope that the gentlb-
man will consider this. It brings him
near home, and when he is here with us
then we shall appreciate him more.
The quietness of that portion of Del
aware avenue, where Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
]. Moore reside, was made hideous with
the noise from the serenaders on Monday
evening. The number was large and the
noise they made was almost deafening.
Mr.. Moore was in Wilmington; the cali
thumpians were informed of this, but
they kept up the horrible din until they
were tired out. While we sympathize
with the unwilling receivers of such mu-
sic, it seems to be one of the features of
newly married people. As the custom of
rice and old shoes after the departing
bride and groom, the custom of serenad-,
ing the same still holds good. AS it is
over we can sit down and laugh over the
way the boys acted, and how we felt like
dealing with the noise-makers.
The approach of Christmas has d.
ready set the little folks guessing and
hoping what Old Kris will bring them.
Many are the letters sent to the jolly old
fellow; the chirography of these epistles
being in style that would puzzle Chi
nese laundryman. But it is easily dis
ciphered by Mr. Kris, who long ago be-
came familiar with the children, and
their fancies. His reindeer are now
being fed at high rate to prepare them
for their long journey on Christmas eve.
From his far northern home, in big
cosy house, Old Kris is busily engaged
making all sorts of nice things for good
boys and girls. Little folks who are
naughty will not receive a visit ffom this
good old fellow, but all those who are
very, very good, he will surely visit
Children, get your longest stockings
ready to hang up. 1t is best for each
little boy or girl to hang up both their
stockings, because it is quite probable
that Old Kriss will fill them both.